Cosmicodes #13/36

Cosmicodes is a collaboration between Insigħt, a trio of generative quantum artists, and Leonardo Petrucci, an artist captivated by the mysteries of outer space.

The project draws inspiration from iron meteorites, specifically the striking geometries found in their slices — known as Widmanstätten patterns. These textures are formed in outer space through catastrophic cosmic explosions and are shaped over millions of years under slow cooling conditions.

A Visual Metaphor

Cosmicodes is a visual metaphor. Just as generative art uses algorithms to produce unique artworks, the universe itself is an ongoing generative system. The laws of physics intertwine with quantum fluctuations, maintaining a delicate balance of randomness and structure that gives rise to the complexity we observe all around us. There is a profound connection between humanity and the cosmos, and meteorites serve as tangible messengers, revealing the universe's history and mysteries in the most direct way.

Interactive Exploration

Each edition is a generative project itself. By pressing E, you can explore an unlimited number of ephemeral generations, all sharing the same features as the original image.

Controls

[ A ] Start animation [ E ] Explore ephemeral patterns [ S ] Capture a high-resolution screenshot [ G ] Generate a composition of three ephemeral patterns [ Wheel ] Zoom [ Mouse ] Adjust light reflections

Hidden Data

Each edition has a name — it encodes a word. You can try to uncover it. What thoughts does it evoke in you?

You can move the mouse to change illumination/reflections; you can zoom with the scroll wheel or the plus/minus keys; press [ A ] to start the animation; press [ E ] to explore ephemeral patterns; press [ S ] to capture a high-resolution screenshot; press [ G ] to generate a composition of three ephemeral patterns.